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National Republican., 1887-04-16

The same liberal terms will be offered as at
the Auction on April G. with the minimum
price at three (S) cents a square foot. Pur-
chasers will be allowed to pay two (0 per cent.
in advance at the Park, and two (2) per cent.
for forty.nine H0) months thereafter, with in.
terest Mt six (6) per cent on tho deferred pay
ments To illustrate, If a purchaser buys lot
for $500 he must pay 81 in advance at the Park
and 81 each month thereafter, for forty.nine
(49) months, with few cents added for in
terest. As a special inducement to erect cot
tages rebate Of one half Ca) of the purchase
price above three (3) cents foot (excluding
interesD will be allowed to the original pur-
chaser, or his assigns, for the erection of a
house worth $1,000 or more prior to July l.,
1883. Purchasers of any lot may, within one
week Of the sale. take an adjoining lot, II then
unsold, and the erection Of one house on
either lot, as above, will secure the rebate de-
scribed. Ladies are recommended to wear old
shoes. Parties who wish to enjoy pleasant
picnic and carefully examine the Park should
take the $50 a. m. train.
For Plats and Circulars address
HENRY N. CoPP, 800 srH STREET,
apr 14-3t WASHINGTON, D. G.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
BALL IN HIS BRAIN.
How Robt. w. Gatewood Was Found
in Steamboat Stateroom.

How Robt. w. Gatewood Was Found
in n Steamboat Stateroom.
Robert W. Gatewood, aged 27, committed
suicide yesterday morning. He was on board
the Bay Line steamer Virginia on his way from
Baltimore to Norfolk. At 9 a. m. his s.ateroom
was opened and he was discovered on the bed
with his life totally extinct and q revolver bali
in his brain. The evidence at the inquest
went to show that the suicide was com united
shortly after the boat lett Old Poiut.
The deceased was.the son OF the Rev. Robert
GatewQQd. OF Norfolk, and was a man of re-
markably clear intellect. He graduated with
high honors from Annapolis, but after one
cruise resigned. He then studied and taught
physics and electricity at Johns Hopkins Uni-
yefsity. lie was, at the .liae d his death, q
fourth assistant examiner In the division of
steam engineering at the patent office.
Mrs. j. B. Skeckels. of 1900 Tenth street
northwest, at whose house Mr.. Gatewood hal
q room, was seen last night by REPUBLICAN,
reporter. She said that Mr.. Gatewood was In
his usual good health when he left her house
Thursday morning, and that his mental con.
dition was apparently all right HE was a
very close student, though" she added. land
expect that was the cause of his unfortunate
act. lie was thorough gentleman In every
sense of the word, but SO very quiet and reti-
cent that we knew but little of him."
The remains of this promising young m m
will be inferred at Norfolk to morrow evening.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

SENATOR ALLISON, In an interview in the
The redemption of all the per cents will
take place between now and July 1. After that
time there will be constant accumulation of
money in the treasury over and above current
payments 10 the extent of from sS,0O0,0OO to
$40, 100000 month until Congress either re-.
duces taxes or makes new and additional ap-
propriations. If Congress does not convene
until December no tax reduction Is probable
before year from next July-the result of
which would be an accumulation of q surplus
in addition TO that now In the treasury of from
$4,000, ,0O0 to 800, 100000. think the
President ought TO convene Congress as early
as october, for the purpose of considering the
question. This would probably by three
months, hasten a change in our tax laws.
These changes must originate in the House.
II Congress conyenes In October Il would con-
tinue In session until December. The speaker
could appoint the committee of ways and
means early in october, and by the 1st of
January, In that event, a measure could be
matured and brought into the House, where 1t
could be considered and sent to the Senate as
early as March, and bill could thus pass both
houses by May of next year; whereas, If all ac-
tion is postponed until the regular session In
December 1t is not probable that any measure
could pass before August. Besides, at the reg.
ular session appropriation bills would inter-
yene and the excitement and disturbance Of a
presidential campaign would come in, so that
there would not then be that careful deliDera
tion that would be had II Congress should be-
gin the work as early as October OF this year.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

THE Indianapolis journal answers Mr.
Holman SO well that we accept and adopt
its views entire; 1t says;
Congressman Holman says In an interview:
1.-THE laboring people got nothing from the
Republican party, and neither will they, as 1t
is the party that leglslates for the aggregation
of wealth against those who work with their
hands" This is stock lie, very old and very
stale therefore very naturally repeated by
man who never had bright or original idea.
The laboring people got as much from the
Republican party as any other class did, and
infinitely more than they ever got from the
Democratic party. Among other things, they
got the preservation of the Union, which has
been pretty good thing for all concerned.
They got the abolition of slavery which was
of incalculable benefit to free labor. They
got twenty years OF good government and
protection OF American industry under which
a great manufacturing system was developed,
and the wages OF labor were made and kept
higher than in any other country.
They got a sound and uniform currency
instead of the old wildcat, shinplaster system
of Democratic days, by which laboring men
were robbed of their earnings They GOT the
free graded school system OF the United States
which is the poor mans college. They got the
homestead and pre-. emption laws under which
millions OF poor men have become land owners
and capitalists. These are but few of the
benefits that laborlng men have received from
the Republican party, in common with all
other classes. Happily for the country and for
National Republican., 1887-04-16
THE SHORT AND LONG HAUL.
Petitions Flowing in for the Suspension
of the Clause.

A full board of commissioners was present
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in the rooms OF
the interstate commission, on f street, Ex-
Congressman Worthington, Of Illinois, accom-
panied by several gentlemen representing the
Peoria Board Of Trade, presented petitions for
the suspension of the long and short haul
clause, so that Peoria might be in q position to
compete with st. Louis and Chicago.
Delegations from the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Companies asked
Tor suspension OF the fourth section, that
theirroad might be on an equal footing with
that OF the Southern Railway and Steamboat
Mr.. J. s. Lazarus, general freight and pas
senger ngent Of the indianapolis, Decatur, an 4
Springfield railroad and Mr.. r. d. Il. Pierce,
attorney Tor the road, urged suspension of the
obaaoXXl9ns oba XiS,,, SECTION: section: % and the Cape Fear
want some favor extended to them.
The Wool Growers Association of Califor-
MIA telegraphed request for Immediate sus-
pension Of the fourth clause" They say the
wool industry on the Pacific coast will be
ruined unless some such action Is taken.
A telegram: signed by the Bank of Califor-
eleven other banks of San Francisco, was re.
ceived by the commission. 1t was q follows:
"All the productive and monetary relations
OF this coast are threatened with disor Ter aud
much loss, and nothing but quick and wise
action on your part can save our coast from
Tremendous losses, sure 70 follow illiberal or
narrow Interpretation of the fourth section of
the interstate bill. We ask suspension of the
long haul clause temporarily--at least until
our position can be placed before your honor
able body"
The sugar interests of the Pacific slope petit
TONED Tor suspension of the clause, and their
competitors in the east requested the commits.
sion to refrain from granting their prayer until
both sides had been heard.
The delegations from the Pacific coast will
be heard In about Two weeks; until then no
action will be taken.
Numerous petitions have been received from
theatrical managers, asking for n suspension
OF the law as far as II affects their profession.
The commission has taken no action.
'The executive committee OF the Chicago
freight bureau and the board OF trade OF that
city protest against the suspension of the ljuS
and short haul
During the noon recess the effects OF the
commission were removed to their new rooms
in the sun building.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
MAKING A TEST CASE
As to tho Jurisdiction OF tho Police
Court in Commercial License Cases.

William J. Hennick yesterday petitloned
Justice Hagner for writ Of habeas corpus and
release from what he claimed was an illega,
arrest. He states that he is o citizen of Balti-
more, and on the 10th instant was In this city
engaged in business as agent for Lyon, Conklin
y Co., by offering for sale to the merchants Of
OF the firm, whicn were at that time In Baltl.
more, and If sold were to be forwarded here.
While thus engaged he complains that he was
court and charged with a violation of an
alleged law of the District passed by tho
legislative assembly Aug. 23 1871, adjudged
guilty, and fined S205. He claims that the
police court Is without Jurisdiction and there
loro the action and judgment Is null aud void.
Justice Hagner granted the writ and made II
inc II is iniended 10 m MAKO ibis q test ' case ne
V the right to try this class of cases In the
fO1iaa nntrt
National Republican., 1887-04-16

THE Chicago Tribune, discussing the
great anti correction meeting in London,
truly says:
Consummation of crime against personal
liberty and personal rights, the riveting of the
fe,ters Of coercion upon tenantry struggling
for the common rights Of existence, the aflix-
ing of brand Of disgrace upon the English
nation to be seen and read by the world-that
is what the tory government asks for in this
jubilee year of her majesty. Ifthis bill passes
her ass ent will be asked. Truly would 1t be q
jubilee year If she should refuse IT. but that is
hopeless. The only compensation is that the
tory government will thereby hasten its own
destruction, for the popular sentiment will
make itself felt in way that even her majesty
will be forced to heed. Justice cannot be
CverthIown by force permanently.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

The Chicago Tribune charges that Mr..
Hoffman, United States appraiser, took an
active part In the late canvass and indorsed
and worked for Nelson, the labor candidate,
after the latter had practically declared him
self in favor OF the Chicago socialists, and
closes Its article in these words:.
The arptaisership is Presidential appoint
ment, and there is no escape from the alterna-
tive of either indorsing Mr.. Hofiman's alliance
with socialism or removing him. No middle
ground Of neutrality is possible.
A year from this time the Democratic party
will hold national convention. The recent
election in Chicago will still be remembered,
forming as 1t did the logical sequel Of May A.,
1886. Unless the administration purges itsel
of the Hoffman taint its Endorsement will be
the Endorsement Of SOCIALISM. 1fthe President
and his Cabinet cannot see this now they will
see II when IL is too late.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERT.
The sheliabarger Live Stock Gar Com
pany,

Very encouraging reportsha been received
from W. W. Heron, secretary Of the shella-
barger company, who for the past ten days
has been showing a Shellabarger car to the
hundreds Of live stock shippers who assemble
at the Union stock yards of Chicago from all
sections Of the great west.
Mr.. Heron says the shippers ore very much
pleased with the Shellabarger car, and will go
home and demand its adoption for their use.
With the live stock shippers in favor of the
Shellabarger car, and the railroads-as Presi-
dent Gordon, of the American Humane Asso-
citation, reported at Its annual convention held
In November last, ready and sometimes eager
10 adopt the right car"-the prediction may
readily be made that the shelabarger car
company will secure contracts with number
OF the railroad companies In the near future.
Jesse B. Wilson, treasurer of this company
will leave for an extended trip.in its interests
on Monday next A. b. White. vice president
will join Messrs. Heron and Wilson at Topeka
Kan, about the 25th instant, when the cars of
the Shellabarger company will be placed upon
the AtchisoD, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Company.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
CuILDREN's MAsQUE BALL
Closed the Saengerbund's Programme
of Winters --Amusements.


of Winters --Amusements.
The concluding number OF the program ne Of
winters amuscments prepared by the WASH
ington saengerbund was given last night at
Abners Hail. 1t was children's masquerade
ball and. of course, It was success The
hall was comfortably filed with crowd ION
pleasure bent" The costu mes of the little
ones were varied and pleasing. There were
dudes in abundance gravely promenadlng
with fairies and tower.girls; Columbines pi
Iouetted gaily around with Prince Ruperts and
BavaTian huntsmen, while the wild Indian
buried the hatchet and waltzed with the
refined court lady. Rouge; et-noir and La
Blanche wslked arm in arm with
the bias-eyed Celestial, and they were
followed by a first-class Puck, perfect proto.
type of his exemplar, so familiar to the man
who looks at the Cartoons on the bulletin
Boards at bookstores. Tom Thumb and his
wife, two wee little toddlers, paraded s0iemhly
and with great apparent satisfaction to them
selves The boys were mostly in ordinary COS.
tune, but the faces of the mischevious urchlns
were surmounted in every instance by q
colored and tinseled conical cap. The best
costume in the room was that of an old de.
crepit woman represented by a young boy, pos.
sibly IL years old. The dress was plnin and
the headgear was an old-fashioned bonnet.
The mask was lifelike and the acting very
good.
At II o'clock candies were distributed to the
children, and then the older folks took the
early hour this morning.
The committee In charge of the floor were
Messrs. A. Lepper, r. Schneider A. Joers, f.
AlbreCht, and w, Berens,
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Pleasure mt wiIlard,s Hall,

The musical and literary entertainment last
evening at Wizards Hall, for the benefit of
the Union ex.Prisoners of War Association,
was, despite rain at the time, well attended,
formers were recalled and answered by some
new song, music, or recitation. Mr.. G, G.
LoeAers encore produced comic song, with
surprising effect. Col. John A. Joyce, our
sutler," and was obliged to appear twice after,
on one occasion fayoring the audience with
his masterpiece. Laugh, and the world
laughs with you" on the other astounding
even his friends by song and dance verify,
dance. Both were finely executed, though
he apologized for both. Among other fayorites
OF the evening were Misses Katie Power,
Matte saxton, Eulalie Domer, Mrs. J. Cooper
WilsOn, and Mr.. ElphOnzO Youngs, il.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
The Unity Club,

The ladies and gentlemen that braved the
storm last night to attend the meeting of the
Unity Club were well repaid, as the entertain
ment was most delightful one. The meeting
was held at the residence of Mrs. Cowliug 5l2
street. Mr.. John Snvay read very inter.
esting paper entitled "a Night With Burns"
He was followed by Gen. George Balloch In
Duncans humorous recitation was excellent.
and he was recalled and responded II like
style with another pleasing recitation. Miss
Laura A. Grigsby recited in q yery attractive
different creeds, which was very enjoyable
Mrs. w. B. Moses, Miss Moses, Miss Hersay
and Miss Eva Mills contributed to the musical
part of the entertainment.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
AT THE NAVY YARD.
Discharge OF Men on Account OF Slack
Work.

The Secretary Of the Navy, accompanied by
Commodore slcard, chief Of the bureau of
ordnance, visited the navy yard yesterday
afternoon and in company with Capt Wallace,
commandant, made an examination of the
buildings to be reconstructed TO adapt them
to ordnance work. The visit was very unex.
Secretary's intention until he had left the
department. The plans for the new ordnance
foundry were consulted, and the Secretary
made in carrying them into effect. This move
Is supposed to be forerunner of operations OF
an active nature being taken in short time.
There have been q number of discharges
during the past week because of lack of
available work and funds, and more are ex-
pected this evening.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Surprising the Pastor.

The Household Working Club, under the
management Of Mrs. NJ. r. Clay, gave sur
prise entertainment and presentation to the
Rev. J. W. Smith at the John Wesley A. NJ. e.
Church last Thursday night. There were
many persons present, among whom was
Bishop Lomax. of tho New York conterence;
Revs X. II. q. Dyson. and w. Hestor. The
exercises Of the evening were opened by q
solo sung by the. club. followed by spirited
address by Rev. w. Hestor The presentation
The presents consisted OF a handsome suit OF
broadcloth and other useful articles. Rev.
Mr.. Smith, on receiving them, paid a glowing
tribute to the president of the club; The
church ETu,beautifully decorated with flowers
and eva. Sens, and presented a gay appear
annp.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

humanity, the Republican party has not been
class party. Its blessings have come to all
in due proportion. Even Mr.. Holman is more
ofa man, and his life has had greater signih-
cance ~ reason Of the Republican party,
though 1t would have been hard to find q
tougher subj,c TO work on.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
About Hands.

That ones character may be judged by the
hand has been positively ascertainel. The
discovery was made by smart young miss
who stands behind the glove counter at the
Palais Royal. One can't sit silent when q
pretty miss Is trying on your glove, and the
with REPUBLICAN, man: II like customers
with your shaped hand" ~ always find fat
hand and short fingers and good nature go
together" "a thin hand and long fingers, and
look for very exacting person" "a hand
with square, broad fngern9is and customer
who is easy 10 please" "a hand with taper
Just the reverse" "a hand that Is moist, and
] expect a nervous, irritable patron" "a dry
hand means steady nerve and desirable Gus
toner" "Oh, yes try on sometimes hun.
dred pairs of gloves day, SO I have good rea.
son TO note my customers. BY the hand can
tell them"
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Election of Omcars.

At the trIennial conclave of Evangelist
Chapter, No. /, Knights Rose Croix, A. A. g..
r., held at the sanctuary last Thursday night,
the following named officers were elected for
the ensuing three years George Il. Corson,
32d, w. NJ; A. NJ. Tubman, 32d, s. w; James
Lansburgh, 32d, ]. W.: Robert l. Fleming, 3ld,
orator; VIM. J. Hay 2lst, almoner; Thomas P.
Chihelle, 29tb, secretary; Thomas Somervile.
33d. treasurer, ana Isaac p. Noyes. 32d, and
respectively, ofthe council Of p. of J.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Dinner to Justice Macarthur.

A dinner was given to Justice Macarthur
last evening at Chamberlin's upon his retire
ment from the district bench by the following
gentlemen: Enoch Totten, NJ. v. Montgomery,
Benjamin G. .Lovejoy. Henry Wise Garnet,
Eugene Carusi, ii. o. Claughton, A. 8. Worth
ington, MIR. Gordon, W. +. Mattingly, Charles
l. Hine. Mills Dean, Chaplin Brown, John f.
Ennis, Tallmadge A. Lambert, Mr.Wilson, and
Commissioner. W. b: Webb. The menu was
extensive and Of the excellent quality for
v hich Chamberlin's is noted.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
To MEASURE, IS pants. Eiseman Bros, 7 & Z
Work of the Grand Jury.

Justice Hagner shortly after the criminal
court was opened yesterday had the grand
Jury called down from their room and laid be-
fore them communications from the Woman's
Temperance Union and others call
ing attention to the unlicensed liquor places,
pool tables, &C., where the young men are led
into ways ruinous to them, &C. The court said
he knew nothing personally of such matters,
but II the allegations were true 1t was proper
that they should inquire into them. The grand
Jury yesterday visited the theaters and all pub
lie places where amusements are given with
a view of examining as to their safety.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

MSNss NoTICE.-ON AND AFTER APRIL
B-aS The Union Transfer Company will
call for and check baggage at hotels and resi-
rate of % cents for each piece. Baggage de-
liyered TO all parts OF the city at the. same
rate apl'1m
National Republican., 1887-04-16
SAYS the GALVESTON Nolrs =.

The permanent occupation of any part OF
Hayti by the British would be an assault upon
the Monroe doctrine, and q peril to American
interest In the Panama route by the example
set, but the United States government can not
afford to encourage Hayti to resist settlement
Of any reasonable claims.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN indorses
both propositions, but insists upon very
wide latitude for Uncle Sam in deciding
what is reasonable claim" when made
by Great Britain.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
"Fox's Discovery" Owned by the Dis
triot

Assistant District Attorney Henry L. Davis
yesterday rendered an opinion to the effect
that parcel OF land known on the map as
square POP, and situated at fifteenth and w
streets northwest, is the property of the Dis
trict by right of conveyance from the original
owner, Robert Peter, who decided the same In
had been laid to 1t by man named Fox. and
ne property for a long time was known as
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Two Divorces Granted.

Justice Merrick yesterday in the equity
court granted two divorces. Lucy II. Lascel-
EFT prayed for dissolution of her marriage
bord with David l.. Lasoellett, aIimony, per-
mission To resume her maiden name, and be
given custody of the child, all of which was
granted. Jennie Westling, nee Rutherford,
who married Chas Il. Westling on Aug IS
1881, and was abandoned by him Sept. ?, 1882,
was the other successful petitioner.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
PublIc Temperance MoetIngs,

Friendship Lodge, Sons of Temperance,
encouraged by the success attending their
meeting at the Blou Theater last Sunday
night, have decided to continue them, only
changing the location to the Ninth Street
Methodist Church. The one tomorrow night
is open to all. 1t will prove interesting to all
who ATTEND
National Republican., 1887-04-16

THE Chicago Nail calls James Russell
Lowell ''one Of the most eminent political
frauds and literary bombasts that the coun-
try has ever known" Possibly Mr.. Lowell
iefut.d to "boomn the literary ability of
Chicago.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
Death From Heart Disease.

A. II. Murphy, a shoemaker, and a resident
for twenty-five years ofthls city, died suddenly
OF heart disease yesterday afternoon at his
residence, b05 Tenth street northwest. He was
GO years old and well liked. A burial uertlh-
cate was given by the coroner In accordance
with the facts stated.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

THE Philadelphia Press pokes fun at Bos-
ten after this fashion,
All true Bostonians regard the revolt of the
inmates of the Massachusetts, state prison
sgainst lGECd beans as placing the theory of
fetal depravity beyond dispute. The suppress
sion Of the turbulent uprising was prompt and
timely, for had 1t not been thoroughly sat upon
there is no telling how soon the unreasoning
prisoners would have been objecting to Goldfish
halls.